Old Mission Santa Barbara

Before, during, after...and a reminder of why preservation matters!

This beam looked stable, until it wasn’t. When it gave way unexpectedly, it reinforced something we know to be true: caring for a historic site means always being ready for the unknown.

Every donation, tour ticket, and purchase in the Mission gift shop allows us to act quickly, restore thoughtfully, and preserve history for the future.

A little appreciation for the hand painted details at the Mission 🎨

Golden hour hits different in the Sacred Garden

Join us for Drinks at Dusk on June 25th from 5:30–7:30pm

Come taste the best from local wineries & breweries, indulge in delicious bites, and soak in the atmosphere as live guitar fills the historic courtyard

This is a 21+ event. Ticket link in bio

Keep an eye out for our sponsored square this weekend, has something special in the works!

Grey May has entered the chat, which means summer in Santa Barbara has officially started lol!

Join us at the Santa Barbara Mission for a lineup of unique events you won’t want to miss!

I Madonnari (): May 23-25

Drinks at Dusk: June 25 (tickets in bio)

Old Mission Motor Show: July 11 (free!)

Drinks at Dusk: August 27 (tickets in bio)

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This past Sunday, we celebrated the inauguration of the Mission’s new ADA ramp. Thank you to all who joined us in support of this meaningful step forward. This thoughtful addition will welcome more visitors to experience the beauty of the Mission church and its sweeping views of Santa Barbara. We’re deeply grateful to our donors, the City of Santa Barbara, and Schipper Construction, because of you, people from all walks of life can enter with dignity today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter filled with hope and renewal 🐣💛

"There is no greater love than this." - John 15:13

Don't miss your Easter happenings at the Mission! Brought to you by Saint Barbara Parish at Old Mission Santa Barbara:

Holy Thursday – April 2
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Church)
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Church)
Altar of Repose in the church until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday – April 3
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Church)
12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Olive Garden)
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Quiet Prayer (Church)
3:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion (Church)

Holy Saturday – April 4
7:30 p.m. Glorious Easter Vigil Mass (Church)
(No Confessions; No 4:00 p.m. Mass)

Easter Sunday – April 5
7:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
9:00 a.m. Mass (Church)
11:00 a.m. Outdoor Mass (Mission plaza)